Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, November 06 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
JOB IDENTIFICATION
Job Title: Reporting and Analytics Manager
Level: Manager
Branch: HQ
Country: Tanzania
Department: Finance
Directly Reports to: Head of Finance

About Watu:

At Watu Africa, we empower entrepreneurs.
WATU is a mission-driven, customer-centric company that believes everyone who wishes to become an entrepreneur deserves an opportunity to start, grow and achieve their goals in life. As Africa’s fastest-growing Asset Finance company, we see the continent’s bright and prosperous future and want to be part of the team transforming it into reality. Our vision is to provide asset financing services for mobility assets (motorcycles, three-wheelers, and vehicles) and phones to ambitious individuals who believe that, when provided with the right tools, they can fulfill their dreams as entrepreneurs and prosper in life while supporting the needs of their families and community. We, therefore, have a commitment to Empower Entrepreneurs by providing the means needed to move and improve in their lives.

Job Purpose:
Reporting and Analytics Manager will be responsible for financial planning and analysis, forecasting, budgeting, reporting and internal control. He/She will support the Finance team with various external and internal reporting, and prepare quantitative and qualitative analysis.

The R&A manager is required to possess analytical skills to evaluate data and needs to pay attention to details to ensure data is accurate. He/She must also have problem-solving skills and transform raw data into business insights that are useful for decision making and strategic planning for the business.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
• Manage monthly group reporting and covenant reporting
• Design analytical reports that would provide full transparency over reported figures with drill down possibility
• Assist with yearly budgeting process management
• Design and implement control over variances vs budget
• Prepare different presentations for management related to actual monthly results, budgets, forecasts, specific projects
• Manage specific projects as assigned by the management
• Participate in investor relationship management by gathering information, responding to different investor requests
• Advise management on weaknesses in monthly reporting and suggest corrective actions
• Lead implementation of new policies and procedures
• Be part of implementation of Internal Audit findings
• Assist in work with internal and external auditors on a yearly basis
• Work with massive data sets with accuracy
• Model different project scenarios, financial and operational
• Other responsibilities may be requested from the management from time to time.

Leadership and People Management:
• Set a clear vision and direction for the Finance team, and inspire them to achieve it.
• Provide coaching, feedback, and recognition to the team, and create a positive, inclusive, and engaging work environment for them.
• Plan, organize, and coordinate the activities of the team, and make sound decisions based on data and analysis.
• Prepare, manage, and control the budget for the department, and ensure accountability for the financial outcomes.
• Team performance management by managing the deadlines and giving performance feedback.

Knowledge, Skills and Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration or related (Masters or professional qualifications such as CPA or ACCA will be considered an advantage).
• Minimum of 5 – 7 years of relevant Financial analytical experience in a managerial position, working experience in a financial institution is an added advantage.
• Experience in financial analysis, financial modeling, reporting (statutory and management). EXCELLENT in Google Suite, Microsoft Suite and Microsoft Dynamics.
• Self-motivated with high energy and ability to prioritize, meet deadlines and flexibility to adopt fast paced and dynamic working environments
• Demonstrated strong leadership skills, driving performance, decision-making, analytical, organizational, and planning skills, influencing culture and love for developing talents
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build rapport, work and blend with a team of individuals from diverse backgrounds
• Excellent knowledge on finance and accounting processes and best practices.
• Strong leadership, communication, interpersonal, problem-solving, ability to work under pressure, handle multiple tasks and deadlines, adapt to changing situations, and manage conflicts effectively.

WHAT WE OFFER:
• Be a part of an international, dynamic and driven team that has set their aspirations high and work hard to achieve those
• Opportunities to learn and grow together with us
• Competitive compensation package
• Health benefits

Do you see yourself being part of the WATU team? Then please apply with your CV and a cover letter, we are looking forward to working with you!

**Please be cautious, this vacancy does not require individuals to pay for job opportunities**

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

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